10 ways to invest in your agents (so they’re invested in you)

Although broker Troy Palmquist and DOORA Creative Director Janet Pozos know that brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, the agents need the same thing from their leaders. Continue reading

Dripping in drama, ‘Selling the OC’ returns for Season 2

New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier. Continue reading

Fannie Mae’s latest outlook is grim. 6 ways agents can beat the odds

There’s always a way that agents can position themselves for changing marketing conditions, and brokers can facilitate that process, according to broker owners Bridget Gilbert and Laura Garner. Continue reading

Stand out: 6 personal branding tips for brand new real estate agents

Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By consistently applying these Brandamentals developed by branding guru Stacey Ross Cohen, you’ll see results. Continue reading

Totally not tech-savvy? 11 tools for neophytes

Here are some tips on software products Inman recommends for the new agent or the seasoned professional who’s just now coming around to the modern marketplace. Continue reading

7 reasons agents are failing (and how to avoid their mistakes)

The current real estate market separates the best from the rest. Jimmy Burgess shares how to avoid the biggest mistakes agents are making right now. Continue reading

5 big business takeaways from RE/MAX’s R4 conference this week

RE/MAX hosted its latest annual R4 conference in Las Vegas this week. Here are the top tips to create an “unstoppable” business straight from RE/MAX execs, trainers and top producers. Continue reading

The Umanskys dish on work-life balance and life as reality stars

“It’s great brand-building,” CEO Mauricio Umansky said of his family’s new real estate reality TV show, “Buying Beverly Hills.” “But more than the brand building, it was just meant to have a lot of fun.” Continue reading

What’s wrong with training your competition?

Lately, one of the big fears that real estate team leaders have is about investing time and money into training new agents who may eventually leave. The fear is that they are training their future competition, all while wasting time and resources. But … Continue reading

The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky on what’s hurting brokerages the most

At Inman Connect, Brad Inman and Mauricio Umansky, founder of luxury brokerage The Agency discussed what’s happening in the market now and how it’s impacting brokers and their agents. Continue reading